Eight student-athletes made their college decisions official at Pilgrim High School in a recent ceremony. Signing their college letters were: Jack Smith (cross country, Seton Hall); Braxton Bragg … more

By ADAM ZANGARI Ruff Riders, located at 317 Bald Hill Road, will host Barks and Bubbles- A Paw Wash for a Cure as part of Heather Santoro’s campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma … more

The Pilgrim football team dropped its second straight decision when Ponaganset held on to win 28-21 in last week’s Thursday night matchup. Ponaganset would mount a … more

The Pilgrim boys soccer team is still looking to build some momentum this season and dropped a 3-0 shutout to Coventry last week on the road. The Oakers would score … more

The Pilgrim football team made a statement last week when it beat East Greenwich 6-0 in its non-league season opener. The teams were scoreless until two minutes were remaining in the fourth … more

Editor’s note: Author of the Meeting with Mike column highlighting local personalities appearing in these pages turns his pen to a pet peeve as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. … more

By ALEX SPONSELLER The undefeated Pilgrim boys lacrosse team maintained its position atop the Division III standings as it rolled to a 18-5 win over rival Toll Gate last week. The Titans struck … more

On Oct. 19 Dunkin’ hosted a series of instore Patriots ticket giveaways. At the 1678 Post Rd. Warwick Dunkin’ location, Richard Ryan was surprised with two Patriots home-game tickets. … more

Patriotic display Mayor Frank Picozzi transformed the section of Post Road that runs in front of City Hall into an avenue of flags on the days leading up to 9-11. Picozzi bought the flags and the material to display them from each of the village's more

By KELLY SULLIVAN Leonard Frederick Whitford only had the benefit of a fifth-grade education before signing on as a volunteer with the Rhode Island Militia in the summer of 1918, then becoming a United States Navy fireman as part of the Merchant Marines. more

By LAURA WEICK The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) approved a $54 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, discussed airport renovations and renewed its partnership with the New England Patriots during a virtual meeting on June 11. The more

These colorful birds are a combination of bright emerald green with yellow on the neck, throat and breast with gives the appearance of scales hence the name, Scaly-Breasted Lorikeets more